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Earth
We live on it, and it sustains us: The Earth. It's impressive and inspiring and not without threats.
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Earth headed for warmest year on record: US meteorologists
Earth this year reached the hottest average temperature for September since record keeping began 135 years ago, according to US meteorologists. The planet is on course for the warmest year on record.
Major economist talks carbon cuts
Economist Jeffrey Sachs has advised major world governments on their finances. He's head of the Earth Institute - and, on the heels of a major United Nations climate summit, he tells us about deep carbon reduction and what it means for the world economy.
The rainiest places on earth: Shift Ranking of September 17
1. Mawsynram, Meghalaya St., India 11871mm rainfall 2013 | 2. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya St., India 11777mm | 3. Tutendo, Colombia 11700mm | 4. Cropp at Waterfall, New Zealand 11516mm | 5. Ureca, Equatorial Guinea 10450mm |
Space station crew return to Earth
An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have returned to Earth. They served for nearly half a year on the International Space Station.
Japan-India rare earths deal
India is expected to agree to produce rare earth minerals for export to Japan. Japan is trying to reduce its dependence on China for the precious minerals, which are needed for high-tech industries.
Earth Overshoot Day: Growing global consumption
DW speaks to WWF's Jörg-Andreas Krüger about Earth Overshoot Day and the Living Planet report.
Navigating in luxury
This London globe maker creates luxury pieces that sell for thousands of euros all over the world.
Berlin revises energy plan
Germany's parliament has voted to revise the country's green power subsidies and surcharges system, ostensibly to rein in costs. Critics say households will foot the bill for 45 percent renewables in Germany by 2025.
A German in space
A big day: Germany astronaut Alexander Gerst goes to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
Russia wants out of outer space
A space capsule with three astronauts aboard has landed in Kazakhstan. Before the landing, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Russia wouldn't cooperate with the US on the 15-nation ISS past 2020 as NASA had hoped.
Rob Ford in new crack scandal
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse problems. A Canadian newspaper, meanwhile, has reported on a second video of Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.
Earth-like planet found
Astronomers have discovered the most Earth-like planet yet in what they say is a "habitable zone." It resides in a temperate region where water could exist in liquid form, meaning it could sustain life.
Rare earth prices a headache
While retaining its dominance in the mining of rare earth elements, China's share in global production has decreased steadily in recent years. A fresh study showing a drastic drop in prices has shocked the industry.
Astronaut trio returns to earth
A US and two Russian astronauts have returned to earth after nearly six months on the International Space Station. The trio, who carried the Sochi Olympic torch into space landed safely in Kazakhstan despite bad weather.
No more plastic bags
For Lent Lisa Teuber and Lena Jahnke decided to give up plastic bags - and to promote awareness.
More 'exo-planets' discovered
An additional 715 planets outside our solar system have been identified by astronomers using data from the Kepler space telescope. NASA says that boosts the overall tally to nearly 1,700. A few are potentially habitable.
Shift Ranking of February 24: The top earning male actors of 2013
1. Robert Downey Jr ($75 million) / 2. Channing Tatum ($60m) / 3. Hugh Jackman ($55m) / 4. Mark Wahlberg ($51m) / 5. Dwayne Johnson ($46m) / Source: Forbes
France to set up state miner
France has unveiled plans to set up a state-owned mining company aimed at exploring and exploiting mineral resources abroad. The move is yet another sign of the return of French state intervention in industry.
Corporate eco-targets
Will a newly published list of cosmetics that harm the environment force companies to go green?
Russia: Scorched Earth
The Winter Olympic Games are about to kick off in Sochi. But 150 years ago the slopes where the athletes are to compete was the site of a brutal war of conquest, when Russian troops drove the hundreds of thousands of Circassians from their homeland.
Maximilian Schell: Photos of a legend
Maximilian Schell's legacy
A cultural journey around the globe
Golden Globes 2014
Golden Globes 2014
Slave drama scoops Globe
The slavery drama "12 Years a Slave" has won the Best Motion Picture in drama in this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Meanwhile, the con-artist caper "American Hustle" stole the show in non-drama.
Golden Globe for Daniel Brühl?
Actor Daniel Brühl rarely makes it back to Berlin these days, as his career has taken off in Hollywood. There's he's won high praise - and a Golden Globe nomination -- for his portrayal of race car driver Niki Lauda in the film "Rush".
Wilhelmshaven – Under water around the globe
Seals, sharks, and colorful coral reef fish: at the visitor center of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, we encounter the denizens of these mudflats – but also of the North Sea, the Atlantic, and waters as far away as the Indian Ocean.
Power trumps property
The German constitutional court has ruled against a policeman who was seeking to stop the construction of a brown coal mine from forcing him from his home. But the court also bolstered citizens' rights for future cases.
Earth 2100 - what happens if we don't change our ways?
Despite all warnings, more than 34 billion tons of CO2 were emitted into the atmosphere last year.
Sochi torch returns to earth
Three astronauts have returned to earth with carrying the Sochi Olympic torch. The iconic symbol of international sports landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan after its historic trip to the International Space Station.
The 10 most polluted places on earth
Lead in the soil and toxic waste: The Environmental Toxic Report shows where life is most dangerous.
Astronaut-in-waiting
Stephan Günther wants to become the first person on Mars despite the one-way ticket.
Fighting climate change
British magnate Sir Richard Branson advocates business solutions to tackle climate change.
Uranium mining ban revoked
Greenland is hoping to step up the mining of rare earths on its territory, something supporters believe will bring a major boost to the economy. This comes after lawmakers voted to end a ban on uranium mining.
Series: Europe on the Edge - Part 4: Ireland: A Bit of Earth
Located off the coast of Ireland, Tory Island is famous for claiming to never have had rats. Its 140 residents think this is due to the island's special clay.
A piece of the cake
Germany aims to gain access to Afghanistan's untapped resources with a conference in Berlin.
Driving hurts climate
A Canadian group aims to target vehicle emissions - and drivers - at the source.
The most beautiful places on Earth
We have received an astounding amount of beautiful pictures and travel tips in recent weeks. You can check out the winners here.
Chinese space capsule returns
China has completed its longest manned space mission, with the return of its Shenzhou 10 spacecraft to Earth. The descent module and its three astronauts touched down after 15 days in space.
Vandana Shiva on the earth's limited resources
Indian activist and author Vandana Shiva gave the closing speech at this year's Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany. In her passionate address, she discussed issues of seed ownership, economic responsibility and the exploitation of farmers.
Sounds of the Earth
Paraguay's Sonidos de la Tierra is an organization that looks to bring about social change through music - in what remains one of the poorest nations in South America.
German raw material woes
German firms fear major disadvantages in future resource supplies.
Ten years of European Mars research
Ten years ago, European probe "Mars Express" began its journey to the red planet.
Talk: Atmospheric Processes and Life on Earth
Our studio guest is Dr. Markus Rex, an atmospheric physicist from the Alfred Wegener Institute in Potsdam.
Mysterious mars - Earth’s older brother
Ulrich Köhler from the German Aerospace Center joins us in the studio.
GM diplomacy
The US lobbied aggressively to support its genetically-modified food industry, a new report claims.
Journey to the ends of the earth
Rosie Stancer wants to be the first woman in the world to walk solo to both the North and South Pole.
Earth Day 2013
People around the world will take action in the spirit of sustainability this Earth Day.
China growth slows
A slowdown in Chinese GDP growth has set many analysts' alarm bells ringing. Fresh data from Beijing suggested the world's second-biggest economy was seeing its economy faltering on weak exports.
Future of space travel
Will humans fly to the moon again - or perhaps even beyond?
A dark hour for planet Earth
Landmarks worldwide have darkened to observe climate change. More than 150 countries joined in last year's Earth Hour, and the movement has spread even further for 2013.
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